Which of the Following Is an Example of Incidence in Epidemiology

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Multiple Choice

Which of the following is an example of incidence in epidemiology?

• A) The number of existing cases of lung cancer in a specific county during a year
• B) The number of previous cases of lung cancer in a specific county over the last year
• C) The number of new cases of lung cancer in a specific county in one year's time
• D) The number of deaths from lung cancer in a specific county over the course of a year

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